Coordinating Minister For Human Development And Culture: Pope Francis' Visit Is A Blessing For All Religious People In Indonesia

Coordinating Minister For Human Development And Culture Muhadjir Effendy together with diplomats from friendly countries reviewed a painting with the theme of religious tolerance made with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) at the opening of the 2024 Tolerance Festival at the National Gallery, Jakarta

Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture (Menko PMK) Muhadjir Effendy stated that Pope Francis, the world's supreme leader, is expected to bring blessings to the entire Indonesian nation.

Pope Francis' arrival will not only cheer up Catholics, but also all religious communities in Indonesia. His presence will fill everyone's hearts with joy," said Muhadjir during the "2024 Tolerance Festival" organized by the Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP) at the National Gallery, Jakarta, on Monday 2 August.

Muhadjir emphasized that Pope Francis' visit could strengthen the spirit of diversity in Indonesia. The presence of the Pope is expected not only as fragments, but as a beautiful mosaic and melodious orchestration that maintains diversity.

Thus, Pope Francis' visit will further strengthen national unity within the framework of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia. "Hopefully the presence of the Pope will bring blessings and blessings to all Indonesian people and nation," said Muhadjir.

At the Tolerance Festival, the Founder of the Esoteric Forum Spirituality and painter, Denny JA, exhibited ten paintings with the theme of Pope Francis. In addition, nine other paintings by Denny JA were also exhibited which were made with the help of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

My painting describes two main things from Pope Francis. First, the pope's attention to the small people and those marginalized, which is shown by the painting of the Pope washing the feet of the underprivileged as a symbol of a leader serving the people. Second, the Pope's attention to religious tolerance," said Denny.

Denny JA explained that Pope Francis had expanded the tradition of washing feet from Catholics to individuals from Hinduism and Islam.

My painting depicts the Pope washing the feet of Indonesian people from various religions, including Hinduism and Islam. "Although this is my imagination with the help of AI, the message to convey is about Pope Francis' universal tolerance and services," concluded Denny.